You would think that for a team coming off a 13-3 season, that the F.O
I'm stunned to see a couple reports out there that are baffling to me. The only conclusion I can come to and maybe this is my own bias, but it seems people are trying to save face on previous decisions and are seriously doubling down.
Chaz Green expected to start at Left Guard over Jonathan Cooper and Kellen Moore to be re-signed?
Absolutely baffled by both of these moves on top of the slew of JAGs we brought in last minute who have no knowledge of the system in Dallas.
Moore has proven he can't play and at best you're going to rob Rush of *some* reps.
Green has proven he can't stay healthy but they're going to plug him in there at guard because they invested a 3rd round pick on him and they still have two years of his contract whereas Cooper is a free agent at the end of the year and I'm sure they don't want to have to pay Martin and him if Cooper progresses. At this rate you can probably sign Cooper again to an extension without paying him if he doesn't start.
This mismanagement is also highlighted with the Cedric Thornton release. They gave this guy 3 million guaranteed for this season and most of us knew he was a JAG from day 1. The same can be said for Nolan Carroll.
Talk about being "stunned' and being baffled, I'm stunned this type of thread was made before the season even started! Where do I begin...
1.) Your personal preference at LG is Cooper, the FO likes Green. Green has shown better talent imo, but can't stay healthy, Cooper apparently did not show the coaching staff enough to get the starting gig. Either way, you have a viable option if one or the other doesn't hold on to the starting position. Plus you have 3 veteran mentors in Smith, Frederick, and Martin to help Green and/or Cooper, as well as Collins adjustment at RT.
2.) I'm sure most members on here would rather see Moore gone, but I certainly understand the FO for not wanting two inexperienced QBs in Dak and Cooper, without a veteran QB to help with the youngsters. Just wish that veteran QB was someone other than Moore.
3.) And you disagree with the
"slew"(Might want to go back look up the definition of slew) of JAGS picked up last minute? They made two. Really, two?! I can understand you questioning the Price move. It could blow up in their face, but McClay gets my benefit of the doubt on this signing. And the signing of OLB/DE Elliot, is strictly a depth move because all of the injuries at the LB position. From my understanding, Elliot already is a solid ST player, and could also be used as a situational pass rusher. Price was a waiver wire pickup and Elliot will cost a conditional 7th round pick. and you're up and arms over this so called "slew" of roster moves?
4.) I totally do not understand your criticism of the Thronton move. It was a low cost signing for a potential starter that didn't work out. Happens all across the league. Kuddos for Dallas for moving on from Thronton.
I do not get your angst at all. Why not wait until we see at least
one game, before you join Visionary and other vigilantes at the Star with your pitchforks in the air, clamoring for justice.